Motorsports Academy

Have you dreamed about a career in the exciting world of motorsports as a professional or driver? Join the only program in the world which combines a motorsports racing academy with a world class education.

UNISUS School has partnered with KARTPLEX to offer a holistic, one of a kind, and year-round development program of motorsport enthusiasts. Whether pursuing a dream to be an F1 driver, or as a valued member of the diverse professional field associated with professional racing, this program prepares scholar-athletes to develop the resilience, confidence, mental focus, self leadership and the drive to succeed. They learn to be part of a team and develop a foundation for future career opportunities in motorsports racing and related fields.

The program brings together an innovative approach to education, decades of experience in the motorsports profession, and proven methods to develop the physical and mental skills required to succeed. This combination makes the UNISUS Motorsports Academy a unique program for aspiring motorsports athletes and professional to pursue their dreams through a holistic development program.

Whether the student’s aspiration is to compete nationally in kart racing or to rise to the pinnacles of professional motorsports racing, the program is designed to provide both the academic and athlete training platform to enable aspiring motorsports enthusiasts to pursue their dreams.

“It is our mission to make The UNISUS Motorsports Academy THE place to become a successful motorsports athlete” - Craig Finer, founder of KartPlex

Key Principle of the UNISUS Motorsports Program:

We don’t ride on luck - Integrating the experience of previous Formula 1 and kart racing champions, The program is intentionally designed to activate a formula for motorsports success.
Less is more - Racing just to race is not the our approach. Off-track training and deep skill development are central to developing the mental and technical skills required to win.
No trade off - Athletes no longer have to sacrifice quality education to pursue their dreams in motorsports. The UNISUS Scholar-athlete program balances academics and athletics to ensure success in academics and motorsports.
Year round training- The program offers intensive training 12 months of the year; including winter off-season training to focus on skills and technique development. The winter off-track program which includes simulator training is a key component to producing success.
Preparing for future success - The program aims to equip scholar-athletes with skillsets and mindsets needed to excel, on and off the race track. The focus is on building foundations that prepares the scholar-athlete to succeed in life, no matter where their journey takes them.

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Motorsports Academy Program Levels

The UNISUS Motorsports Academy is designed for elite motorsports enthusiasts who are ready to pursue their motorsports dream. The program is designed for scholar-athletes and families who are prepare to dedicate time, resources, and unwavering commitment to reach the elite echelons of the racing world. The program requires dedication, self-leadership, and personal discipline. For those new to the sport or in the process of learning more, we offer an introductory to motorsports program that exposes the scholar-athlete and their families to world of racing.
Join us for an unparalleled racing program that will push your child's abilities to the limit and prepare them for a future in professional racing!

Program Elements

Advanced on track racing skills development including individualized coaching.
State-of-the-art simulator training for additional practice and technique refinement during the winter.
Classroom and speaker series covering including racing strategies, kart maintenance, video performance analysis, racing team roles and management, NIL/online presence management, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and sport psychology.
HeroLab mental focus and reflexes training for that competitive advantage in a race setting.
Competition is a core element of the program from the club, regional to international level.
Lease or own options are available. Kart storage and maintenance can be arranged with KartPlex.

Rookie Racer Program
Individualized Academy Racer Program

Rookie Racer Program

The Rookie Racer program is an introduction to kart racing. It offers interested students an opportunity to learn more about the sport and to develop fundamental skills needed to enter the UNISUS Motorsports Academy. Options are available as 8 week spring or fall programs, or over long weekend or summer camp intensives. Please inquire to motorsports@unisus.ca for more information.

Weekend Rookie Racer Camps - KartPlex in partnership with UNISUS offer long weekend Rookie Racer Camps in the autumn and spring to get your feet wet. This entails a 4 hour program over a Saturday or Sunday, including intro to racing classroom sessions, core techniques, and up to 6 races over the course of the day. The day closes with a mini-race amongst participants with fun prizes for first, second and third place. It’s a fun filled way to have some fun and build a passion for racing.

Rookie Racer - Intro to Racing 8 week program - Take it to the next level through an 8 week Rookie Racer Intro to Racing program. and beginner programs every Saturday mornings during on-track season, with buses running from UNISUS School.

Intensive Rookie Racer Summer Camps - for beginners and novice enthusiasts, come spend a week intensive at the Summerland UNISUS Campus, with trips daily to KartPlex for a week long intensive of racing fun and skills development, cover racing etiquette, racing skills basics, mental focus training, and race psychology introduction.

Once students have established commitment to the sport and a minimum skill level, they may then apply for the Intermediate UNISUS Motorsports Academy program.

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Individualized Academy Racer Program

The Motorsports Academy level programs are designed for competitive scholar-athletes participating in regional, national, and international kart racing levels. The programs run from September to June with some racing commitments over the summer months. Scholar-athletes participating in the summer program may elect to stay on campus and take part in training sessions held at the Kartplex facility in Oliver and the UNISUS campus in Summerland.

We individualize the program to meet the aspiration, experience and needs of each scholar-athlete.

Target age: 9-18 years old, with prior karting experience

Program Aspects for Intermediate and Advance Racer Program levels:

Professional Coaching: Guidance from experienced racing coaches.
Advanced Skill Development: Focused on enhancing racing skills through professional coaching and structured training. Advanced karting techniques, race strategies, and overall performance improvement.
Simulator Training: Provides additional practice and technique refinement through state-of-the-art simulators, which is particularly important to gain immediate feedback on performance and advance skills during the winter months.
Comprehensive Learning: Includes classroom sessions covering all aspects of racing, including in-depth discussions on racing strategies, kart maintenance, video performance feedback, analysis of professional driver’s techniques, racing team roles and management, and race psychology. Our program also includes NIL / online presence management, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and sport psychology. We also advocate a multi-sport approach to athletic development.
HeroLab: Mental focus and reflexes training for that competitive advantage in a race setting.
Inspirational leaders: We will include keynote sessions with racing coaches and athletes from around the world, and other experts in the field of racing.
Competition: Students will be enrolled in a competition league race at Kartplex once a quarter to test their skills against fellow students and regional competitors and develop the ability to attain their best performance in competitive, high pressure situations. Races are a required component of both academy levels.
Karts: Students may lease world class racing and training karts from KartPlex, which are maintained by Kartplex, or invest in their own Kart, learning to care for their own equipment. Storage options for personal karts are available at KartPlex.

Summary:

32-38 weeks of programming
10-15 on-track sessions sessions per week
3-5 classroom sessions per week
Quarterly Kartplex competition league races
Coaching at competitions
Pre-requisite: Rookie Racer program, club level races, and/or a basic skill level achieved in karting

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Motorsports Pathways

Motorsports Program Skill Levels

	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3
Racing Skills	Basic kart control Racing line basic Braking throttle control Proper steering inputs	Advanced kart handling Mastering cornering techniques Real time grip-level adaption	Perfecting kart control Advanced, reflexive traction sensing w/o need for thinking
Technical Skills	Basics of kart engineering Basic kart setup adjustments (tire pressure, gear ratio,+) Basic kart set up feedback (over & understeer)	Kart setups for different track conditions (axle stiffness, seat position, rear width, front width) Intermediate kart setup feedback (snap oversteer, grip levels)	Advanced kart setup Full understanding of kart dynamics (chassis flex, tire sidewall flexion, slip angle, etc.)
Race Strategy & Tactics	Basic Racecraft skills (when to overtake vs. work together vs. defend) Basics of Defensive driving Overtaking basics	Intermediate Racecraft skills (timing overtakes, defending positions) Basic tire management skills Adapting strategies mid-race	Advanced Racecraft skills (controlling from the lead, overtakes under pressure) Full tire management skills Race-winning strategies Real time strategy changes without cognitive resistance
Physical & Mental Conditioning	Building base-level physical endurance Basics of focus under pressure	Physically capable of completing longer race events (4-5 days on track in a row) Capable of a focal reset Has an inventory of mental signals and mental noises	Excess fitness for the toughest race event (zero fatigue through events) Mental visualization and race preparation techniques Acute ability to control focus in high-pressure situations
21st Century Skills (all developed gradually across skill stages)	Critical thinking Communication Collaboration/team player Mindfullness	Curiosity/Creativity Courage Resilience Ethics	Leadership Metacognition Growth mindset Self-responsibility / accountability
Milestones	Complete first regional-level races Gain consistency in lap times on dry track Self-discipline through awareness of focus Taking responsibility for growth	Complete national races Gain moderate consistency in all track conditions (wet, dry, high-grip, low-grip) Strong sense of courage and confidence Team player/communication Motorsports ethics	Complete international championship race Gain advanced consistency in all track conditions and engine formats Growth mindset, continuous improvement Leadership, resilience in face of failure and adversity

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Key Benefits of the Scholar Athlete Program

Academic Pathway

Pathways to graduation enables students to achieve their highest potential academically. Scholar-athletes can graduate with an IB and /or DP enriched B.C. High School Diploma.
The IB and B.C. High School Diplomas are globally recognized by top universities. Graduates are considered for early admissions and/or scholarships.
UNISUS graduates are confident, capable learners prepared to take on the challenges of post-secondary education.

Athletic Development

Holistic athlete development includes physical strength and conditioning, mental focus, nutrition, and injury prevention training, as well as achieving high performance on the track
Focused dry-land training and on-track training led by qualified sports therapists and coaches.
Individualized training plans and performance reports supported by analytics and video.
Career pathways development within their sport, post-secondary application and offer management with a focused approach to athlete brand development and NIL strategies.

We are excited about this program, as there is nothing yet that exists in the world that integrates a world class karting program with the best education as an integrated year-round program and timetable, creating a unique formula of success for aspiring young athletes and motorsports professionals.

Our mission is to maximize the success in your motorsports career, whether that be as a professional racer, or a motorsports professional in the business of motorsports, or both.

-Coach Craig Finer

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Key Principle of the UNISUS Motorsports Program:

Motorsports Academy Program Levels

Rookie Racer Program

Individualized Academy Racer Program

Program Aspects for Intermediate and Advance Racer Program levels:

Summary:

Motorsports Pathways

Motorsports Program Skill Levels

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Racing Skills

Technical Skills

Race Strategy & Tactics

Physical & Mental Conditioning

21st Century Skills (all developed gradually across skill stages)

Milestones

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Key Benefits of the Scholar Athlete Program

Academic Pathway

Athletic Development

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